Description
Mexican Street Tacos are a vibrant explosion of flavors, featuring juicy, marinated meats nestled in warm, soft corn tortillas. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the crispy edges of the meat to the fresh crunch of toppings, all enhanced by zesty lime and aromatic cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Tacos:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Toppings:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1 cup salsa (your choice)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it’s well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Cook the marinated steak for 3-4 minutes on each side until it reaches a nice char and is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into small pieces.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a generous amount of steak on each tortilla, then top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The steak can be marinated the night before for deeper flavor.
- Storage: Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use chicken or shrimp instead of flank steak for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco with meat and toppings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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